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Reader with questions about prepping for an MBA admissions interview

Published on November 11, 2010 by Marquis in admissions interview, Bschool admissions, Business School, mba, Uncategorized

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What’s going on, everyone. I hope you’re all doing well. The email below is from a long-time reader of my blog who has finally decided to start the MBA application process. He was invited to complete an admissions interview by one of his schools and reached out to me for advice on how to approach it. He sent over 5 questions that he hoped would help him to get off on the right foot with his preparation.

Before you move on to read this entry, I have to give my standard caveat that I’ve never worked for an admissions office … Read the rest

Book review: “The Best Business Schools’ Admissions Secrets” by Chioma Isiadinso

Published on September 17, 2010 by Marquis in admissions interview, application process, application resources, book review, Bschool admissions, Business School, mba

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Back in the summer of 2008, I was approached by the publishing company of a new MBA admissions strategy book called “The Best Business Schools Admissions Secrets” with a request to write up a review. I promptly read the book and was fully prepared to type up a lengthy review, but then real life happened and I dropped the ball on it.

A couple of weeks ago, I found the book in a box in my apartment and remembered that I’d neglected to follow through on my commitment to write a review. So, I re-read the book to get a … Read the rest

Stanford GSB Admissions Interview Tips (Platinum-only)

Published on February 8, 2010 by Marquis in admissions interview, application process, Bschool admissions, mba, Stanford GSB

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What’s good, folk. On Friday, I found out from one of my admissions clients that Stanford GSB started has started sending out Round 2 admissions interview invitations because she was one of the lucky applicants to receive an invite. CONGRATULATIONS to her and anyone else who has moved to that next step in the application process at the GSB. The key to a successful admissions interview is preparation, so I thought I’d post some tips for the Stanford GSB admissions interview that I put together a while back. I’m hoping that those of you interested in the GSB find these… Read the rest

Reader seeking advice on preparing for a Stanford GSB admissions interview

Published on July 25, 2009 by Marquis in admissions interview, Bschool admissions, Business School, interview advice, Stanford GSB

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What’s good, y’all. I hope you’re all enjoying your Saturday so far. This weekend, I’ve got family in town visiting me and I’m looking forward to a couple of days of foolishness and laughs. Unfortunately, I was too busy with work this week to plan anything out, but one of the great things about Chicago is that there’s a lot to do during the summer weekends. So, I’m just going to wing it and hope they have a good time with whatever I can come up with.

The email below is the kind that pains me to receive because it’s… Read the rest